The Armour Archive

Johann ColdIron

Gregory J. Liebau wrote:
Domnall wrote:Here is one.

This one goes with a close helm circa 1510-20 or so...

Soooooo it was added later

Johann ColdIron

erm, that aside, dredging my misspent years of playing morrowind, are'nt the ordinator masks etc made from gilded insect carapaces? shellac and the likes. just wondering is metal the right material for it, really... Good point. Could use sculptural clay and cast the final product as a class project

Johann ColdIron

Really anything with a high lanolin content will do. Hide Rejevenator from Tandy is what I usually use.

WD dries leather out in the long run.

Johann ColdIron

chow wrote:Oh my what am I now to do? The Master, the one who has taught me all of my glave skills has been found out. http://www.urlesque.com/2010/05/24/kung-fu-bear-the-one/?sms_ss=email

I thought that was you before shaving in the morning!

Johann ColdIron

Keeping the sword tip up helps keep the blow in the legal target area. Tell him to twist his wrist like reving a motorcycle just before the wrap hits.

Johann ColdIron

Where do I get a block of lead to rivet on? You know, so the domed heads don't get flattened. I use a rail road spike with a round hole that matches the rivet. Chuck it in a vise and GTG. You can buy bulk lead from reloading supply places like Midway if you want to go that way. Or go to a tire shop...

Johann ColdIron

justus wrote:There is a beautiful irony in googling luddite.

I was just laughing about that

Johann ColdIron

What I'm seeing is an amazing consistency between all of the Dukes I am watching - despite disparity in stance, in foot-edness, in shield size/shape, they all show a remarkable tendency to warily stalk into range, to remove themselves if they feel even momentary disadvantage, to snipe in single sho...

Johann ColdIron

Could you throw a picture of that on here so I can see exactly where you place it? I totally agree that the strap will eventually be cut through. The one I modeled these after has the strap in that spot though, so that's where I put it. It was a hand me down that I've had for three years now, and t...

Johann ColdIron

Looks like a good start. I would agree with EK in that that pattern looks like the cuff and hand protection could be hard riveted and still have enough cuff travel to protect without the large opening on the inside of the wrist seen in pic 3. You would be surprised what can get tangled up in there. ...

Johann ColdIron

Certainly for the 10' rule. Still more to do though. Armoured is about 30 years late for the SCA (today) with the lobster pot. It will eventually be replaced with a Burgonet. Gaunts are not quite right but are steel and protective enough for our game. Doublet now has sleeves. I need to rework the co...

Johann ColdIron

Odd wrote:.

Just a simple reminder, always wear shoes. Your throatless shear doesn't shoot sparks, and will not, under normal circumstances, set your leg hair on fire. However, it does SHIT CALTROPS.

That is the funniest thing I have heard all day. Soooo true to

Johann ColdIron

Ah! You're the fellow who tried repeated to teach me to block my left leg! That was fun too! I'll have the pollaxes next week for inspection. -Aaron hehehe. In case you don't notice it from the second picture, Syr Christian is Clan Oldcastle stock...from my experience that leg never had a chance......

Johann ColdIron

Great work Nissan! Your design work turned into a really nice finished piece.

Let Bambi now quake in fear

Johann ColdIron

Man, I wish I had not passed up the one I found in a thrift shop for $50 a few years ago... Hexagonal 24" across and about the same tall.

[kicking self]

Johann ColdIron

Kilkenny wrote:
Nissan Maxima wrote:
Kilkenny wrote:I have gone years without being able to touch my thumbs to the pads at the base of my little fingers,

Are hands supposed to be able to do that?

It's that whole "opposable thumb" thing. Uncommon among great apes, normal in homo sapiens.

How about homo ridiculatus?

Johann ColdIron

Sandblasting will leave it with a uniform grey matt look. Good part of that will be getting all the nooks and crannies cleaned out. Looks like mostly mill scale and waterjet cutting marks are what need to be eliminated. The ring hilt would be the easiest to clean up. Getting to the back sides of the...

Johann ColdIron

Hey Clay, Really nice work! If I send you an MO for the the writing slope today would you be willing to ship it in a manner that will get here by next Thursday? I had planned to make something like this for next Christmas but your work is great and finished. That is my wifes birthday and this would ...

Johann ColdIron

That is a great idea. Like the extra details on page 2...

Johann ColdIron

Trystyn of Anglesey wrote:
Tristan vom Schwarzwald wrote:Tristan and Trystan, eh?

Methinks we shall have to agree to no side debates on the philosophical nature of the Universe...

Did I miss something?

Search for your name much Tim?

Johann ColdIron

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:HE'S NOT A LAUREL?

Just checked OP, nope.

Talk to our King

Johann ColdIron

Skutai wrote:Not to detract from the illustrious company, but in the third photograph, center of frame, is my friend Pinhead with a foam lobster on his head.

I remember that lobster! Great pics Skutai.

I wonder how many people in those pics are still wearing the armour in them.

Johann ColdIron

I've known him for years. His booth at Pennsic is always on my list. (That's the only place i've seen him in years...are you sure he still lives down south J, I thought he moved to PA or somewhere like that a while ago...) He really is underrated. As far as I know he is still in Franklinton NC. Her...

Johann ColdIron

He is a great craftsman and a good guy. All of his stuff is based on documented historical examples.

Johann ColdIron

So the forearm breaks instead?

Johann ColdIron

Shade wrote:Great work!

Is this a left-hand version of the messer because of the guard or is the foto flipped?

The ring is often on the inside. That is where your thumb is (no thumb no sword) and where a right handed person would likely strike.

Johann ColdIron

Baron Alcyoneus wrote:
I think that they have the strap upside down.

Sure looks like it. Or there was a second articulation. Hmm

Johann ColdIron

Super tough is relative. It is still a surface coating and subject to scratching/chipping. We have used it at the museum I work in for outdoor graphic stands and such. They eventually develop dings and scratches from baby carriages and skateboards. What do we use to touch it up... paint What do powd...

Johann ColdIron

I may be.. Then again I went with the "Magic Black" which is their basic no gloss black and they have LOTS of parts going thru in that color. Adding me was no big deal.... I think the color may have something to do with it, they asked and when i said bronze they both gave me that ball par...

Johann ColdIron

My Aunt gave us a couple of those last Christmas. She is the queen of QVC and bought them as an impulse from there. At first we went "thannnnnnnnks" and mentally rolled our eyes but we have grown to like them. We run them at the house set to go on at dusk. The are not bright but they do pr...

Johann ColdIron

What it should mean is that the armour in question does not look like ass, appears competently made, and appears safe. What it really means is that you should have someone familiar with your armour inspect you. At large wars be sure someone from your Kingdom does it so that it's rules are taken into...

Johann ColdIron

Nice work Al! Something like that would have helped the Morion along when I couldn't get your head and neck in my shop at the right time. One suggestion for a good fitting gorget. Make sure to include some dimensional consideration for the clothing beneath it. I assume this is for Armoured combat so...

Johann ColdIron

I honestly don't know, if you know how to tell the difference I'd be happy to check. I bought it 10+ years ago, haven't fired it in over 5 The most used descriptor I've seen is where the receiver info is stamped. Heel marked-like US M14's or left side of the receiver marked. There is debate on whic...

Johann ColdIron

DWolfhunter wrote: Johan- when I am done being really angry at him, I will probably feel the same way. the hat, is , as you say, choice.

I understand! No one likes to be narced out to the wife. Not even me

Johann ColdIron

DWolfhunter wrote:Guys, here's the deal. Due to a freak accident and a friend with a REALLY big fat mouth, the wife has decided I need a new helm and can no longer fight in my old hat.

Lemme guess- concussion?

You friend did you a favor. That helm Leo is passing to you is way cool.

Re: My secret is out

Re: Lead rivetting block.

Re: Forward Angular Movement (A Heresy)

Re: Helmet needed ASAP!